Redeem History

This blog explores redemptive views and opportunities related to Family History and studies such as the 1619 Project. It includes presentations and case studies using  www.FamilySearch.org  to gather family history and collaborate with others. It also shows how FamilySearch can be used for education.  FamilySearch is a free service dedicated to the theory that all of the human race - past, present, and future are children of God, brothers and sisters in spirit, and kin in body and DNA. 6 Nov 2025 notes: See this link for FamilySearch Live Webinars and RootsTech I added to this Redeem History blog in preparation for an AAHGS conference on 21 Feb 2026 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte. Family Search and Redeeming History presentation

See this article about the history, need, support, and criticism of  DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) . DEI has become more controversial and is being removed by the current administration. I believe we should revise and revive DEI and not let it DIE (Divide In Execution). As we revise and revive, should we add a new name? Keep HOPE Alive! Harmony Opportunity Participation Education to Encourage Equity In my workplace, we received DEI training that could be improved, but was good and helpful. In community, we joined Unity in Community and learned about history, opportunity, and action tied to DEI . We invite you to join and add your diverse voices and views in respectful dialogue. In faith, we have participated in MeckMIN  Mecklenburg Interfaith Network and got our church to join to learn, serve, and collaborate. See this link for related teachings and beliefs of our church . Here is an invitation to a great upcoming event for MeckMIN: Diverse voices should be br...

This blog explores redemptive views and opportunities related to Family History and studies such as the 1619 Project. It includes presentations and case studies using  www.FamilySearch.org  to gather family history and collaborate with others. It also shows how FamilySearch can be used for education. Esau Family Reunion May 2023 Esau SC, Crooms & Latta NC, Smith, Thomas, Suiter VA, Boyd FL https://redeem1619.blogspot.com/p/esau-family-sc-crooms-nc-smith-va.html Thomas Riley Higgs times Two and Spikes Black and White https://redeem1619.blogspot.com/p/thomas-riley-higgs-times-two-and-spikes.html Joseph B Vickers b 1884 GA in Black and White with Lott Family https://redeem1619.blogspot.com/p/joseph-b-vickers-b-1884-ga-in-black-and.html Langford CME Church - Monroe NC and GA connections - Workshop Notes https://redeem1619.blogspot.com/p/langford-cme-church-monroe-nc-and-ga.html Iola Fudge - check image, edit index https://redeem1619.blogspot.com/p/iola-fudge-check-image-edit-i...

This blog explores redemptive views and opportunities related to Family History and studies such as the 1619 Project. It includes presentations and case studies using  www.FamilySearch.org  to gather family history and collaborate with others. It also shows how FamilySearch can be used for education.  In 1619, 20 to 30 Angolans came ashore at Point Comfort, Virginia having endured the horror of crossing the Atlantic in a slave ship after being enslaved in Africa by the Portuguese and perhaps its allied tribes. If Virginians treated these people fairly, how would that change your perspective on the 1619 Project and related studies, proposals, and projects? In October 2019, my wife Peggi and I attended the annual conference of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) where Ric Murphy, the lead historian, presented many years of detailed research on these 1619 events. He unveiled the USA TODAY infographics that dramatically show the growth of slavery...

1619 African Slavery History Maps Routes  My understanding is that AAHGS research shows that the 20 to 30 Angolans who were taken to Virginia were Catholics, were from the merchant or upper class, and may have had their sons go to Portugal to further their education. Portugal had been involved in Angola, or the Kingdom of the Kongo as it was known, for about 140 years. By 1619 there was a mix of cultures and likely some DNA as well. It would be interesting to know if the Angolans who came to Virginia had a somewhat lighter skin color than other tribes in Angola or other differences in appearance. These people in Virginia likely became part of the Melungeon people who were a mix of sub-Saharan Africa DNA and Mediterranean European DNA, likely from Portugal. The Melungeon also include a mix of Native American DNA. In about 1640, an African American indentured servant named John Punch escaped servitude along with two European indentured servants. When they were caught, John received...

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